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"I'd love to hear how using OneNote or Word works. I'd also like to get some info from you about the lesson you gave on Math expressions."
denise mulloy replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Online Notetaking in the group Math Teachers"This fall, I will have two Alg 1 classes. The students will each have a computer. We will be using an online textbook. Right now I am recommending that students use MS OneNote or (if they are using MAC) MS Word in Notebook mode. The online text has…"
Kurt Schollin replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Google Docs in the group Google Tools for Teachers"Have them go to/show them these sites with examples:
http://docs.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=134592
http://sites.google.com/site/cliotech/google-docs
http://www.google.com/educators/p_docs.html"
Keith Schoch replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Google Docs in the group Google Tools for Teachers"My district allows Googel docs, and it's amazing what we can do with these diverse tools! My sixth graders created surveys on the topic of survival (answer formats including multiple choice, scales, check boxes, open ended answer, etc.) and…"
Lorna Hardin replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Google Docs in the group Google Tools for Teachers"What seems to be a constant in so many districts is that the IT department makes instructional decisions. Why is that? And why are social networking sites - including chat features, etc. - viewed as a "problem" at best and contrary to…"
"The last effort on my part to have Google Docs unblocked was met with a denial saying that the chat feature of it is unacceptable to the district's IT dept. It seems that they do not understand that if the site is setup for a school that the…"
"I have all my students get an account with Google at the beginning of school. Our district is thinking of moving from Microsoft Exchange to gmail. Tell your IT people to get on board!"
Oh the Places replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Google Docs in the group Google Tools for Teachers"Yes, we have access. We use calendars for computer reservations, forms for middle school attendance, and I'm hoping to include even more next year."
Lorna Hardin replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Google Docs in the group Google Tools for Teachers"Yes ... we have access in my district. I'm using Google Docs heavily for a PD class for teachers."
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I've been trying to get my district's IT department to allow access to Google Docs. To bring some data to them I would like to get replies from teachers/administrators that have access to use Google Docs in your classrooms. I have afeeling I work in one of the only districts to block the Google Docs website. I'm not asking if you usethe website in your classrooms. I'm just asking if you have access tothe site. Please respond to this discussion if you do or do not haveaccess to Google Docs.See More
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"I display the PowerPoint examples from the text on a projection screen using a mounted projector. My classroom does not have an interactive whiteboard. The students can follow along with those examples on the screen or with their online book. My…"
Catherine Gladney-Gross replied to Eddie Carr's discussion Online Notetaking in the group Math Teachers"Very interesting blog about notetaking. We (inclusion class) are not fortunate to have the technology; however, I am taking some of your ideas about notetaking. The students complete a problem, and the solutions are discussed together. They are…"
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andrew aker replied to Thomas Whitby's discussion Please leave comments and suggest APPS"Also, "3D Brain" is good for teachers and parents alike! Another one that AWESOME for EVERYONE is "Solar Walk""
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